Welcome to The Scooter Hub LtdWe are here for whatever your needs, from a spark plug to a full restoration of your 'pride and joy' Oh... and the kettle is always on!

Here at Readspeed we have a fully equipped workshop, and if your looking for more than just a service, here is a brief list we can offer rebores, re profiling head, cylinder horning, dyno set up, engine rebuilds, crank balanceing, alluminium welding, cylinder replating.

Although at Armando's we will restore your Scooter to your specifications we do have a preferred minimum specification that ensures a top quality finish:

All our restored scooters are stripped down and shot blasted, including engine casing.

The frame and body parts are first powdered coated then sprayed with two-pack to give an unbeatable finish. You can choose your own colours but we specialise in matching paint colours as far as possible to the originals. The engine casing is given a silver powder coat.

The engine is rebuilt using new bearings, clutch, chains, gaskets and a rebored piston. We also include new exhaust brackets and a re-conditioned carburettor.

To ensure all our restored scooters have a 'first time start' we fit them with a complete 12volt Conversion kit. This makes lights and horn more powerful.

The scooter is then assembled using all new trim, cables, badges, seat covers etc.

12 months MOT and age-related registration.

This is only a quick overview of the actual work done in a restoration. If you are interested in buying any type of scooter, goto the RESTORATION page and select the model you want. We will check the availability of model you choose and e-mail you a quote and more detail information.

When it comes to classic Vespa repairs and maintenance, sometimes you need more than just a service. Our scooter mechanics are able to quickly diagnose and recommend the mechanical repair work required in order to repair your cherished scooter. Our workshop in north London is full of thousands of spare parts, both new and vintage and we are often able to perform miracles on even an apparent lost cause. We love Vespas and Lambrettas and we know their true value and that, treated with care, they will almost last for ever. This means we are rarely stumped by a problem and can almost always find a way to fix it for you. Typical Mechanical Scooter Repairs May Include: * Diagnose and repair electrical faults

* Cold/hot starting issues

* Low compression and poor performance

* Poor gear change and transmission noise

* Suspension failure

* Brake repairs & retro fitting disk brake units

* Carburettor servicing and re-jetting

* Engine gasket replacements

* Rough acceleration and low power

* Spark plug fouling investigations

* Poor handling and road holding

* Engine rebuilds or replacements

* Performance upgrades (cylinder kits, exhaust, etc.)

On top of this, we have a dedicated bodywork team who can renovate, replace or fabricate pretty much any body panel which can then be custom painted to your requirements. Unlike todays “throw away” culture, classic scooters were built to be used, to last and to be passed on. Apart from the design and practical features, this is why vintage Vespas are so popular.